Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Rockaway Beach, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Rockaway Beach

$3,200/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockaway Beach is $3,200 per month as of November 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$3.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockaway Beach

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockaway Beach rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rockaway Beach, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Rockaway Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Rockaway Beach, New York, NY

Rent prices in Rockaway Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockaway Beach is $3,100, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockaway Beach run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$3,850

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,997

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$3,225

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,700

3%

23%

4 bedroom

$3,547

11%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$3,850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,547

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

53%

Canarsie

Average rent

$3,200

East New York

Average rent

$3,100

Far Rockaway

Average rent

$3,500

Floyd Bennett Airfield

Average rent

$3,400

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Average rent

$3,450

Sheepshead Bay

Average rent

$3,000

Apartments

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

Condos

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

112%

Houses

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockaway Beach, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Rockaway Beach, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Rockaway Beach and Canarsie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rockaway Beach

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockaway Beach, New York, NY is equal to the median rent in Canarsie, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Rockaway Beach, New York, NY

175 Beach 91st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Rockaway Beach, NY

175 Beach 91st St #2, New York, NY 11693

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
335 Beach 87th St Apt 2f #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Beach 87 - 2F

335 Beach 87th St Apt 2f #2F, New York, NY 11693

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
244 Beach 77th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

244 Beach 77th St #2, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Rockaway Queens, NY

8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #3A, New York, NY 11693

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
402 Beach 145th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Rockaway Beach house for rent in New York

Rental, Neponsit, NY

402 Beach 145th St, New York, NY 11694

4 beds

2.5 baths

$7,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
47 -28 11TH ST #5B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach condo for rent in New York

2 beds

2 baths

$5,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #7A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Rockaway Queens, NY

8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #7A, New York, NY 11693

2 beds

2 baths

$3,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
318A Beach 101st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach house for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Queens, NY

318A Beach 101st St, New York, NY 11694

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
244 Beach 77th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

244 Beach 77th St #2, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
133 Beach 116th St #3L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Queens, NY

133 Beach 116th St #3L, New York, NY 11694

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
402 Beach 145th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Rockaway Beach house for rent in New York

Rental, Neponsit, NY

402 Beach 145th St, New York, NY 11694

4 beds

2.5 baths

$7,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Rockaway Queens, NY

8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #3A, New York, NY 11693

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
244 Beach 77th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

244 Beach 77th St #2, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
244 Beach 77th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

244 Beach 77th St #2, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
175 Beach 91st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Rockaway Beach, NY

175 Beach 91st St #2, New York, NY 11693

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Rockaway Queens, NY

8802 Rockaway Beach Blvd #3A, New York, NY 11693

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
173 Beach 109th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockaway Beach apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Queens, NY

173 Beach 109th St #B, New York, NY 11694

Studio

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Rockaway Beach, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockaway Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Rockaway Beach?

The average rent in Rockaway Beach is $3,200 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockaway Beach?

Average rent prices in Rockaway Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Rockaway Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockaway Beach is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockaway Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockaway Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).